Operanide
Used in 28 formulas
About this material
First discovered in 2001 by the same IFF chemist that discovered AmberXtreme, Operanide is one of the most perfect modern amber molecules with a creamy quality nuanced by moss, soft woods and gourmand facets. It is an incredibly diffusive and radiant material which joins the likes of Amber Xtreme, Ambrocenide , Amberketal and others in the radiant amber family, though usable in far greater amounts as it is considerably easier to control. Until recently a captive of IFF. A simple blend of Operanide and Amber Xtreme results in an accord more elegant, more radiant and more beautiful than either chemical singularly. To that you can add profound fixative qualities with a touch of Z11® MIP (prefer… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 265th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 28 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Chyprein 20% of 10 formulas
- Aromatic Fougèrein 10% of 29 formulas
- Citrusin 10% of 10 formulas
- Aromatic Aquaticin 9% of 11 formulas
- Woody Aquaticin 8% of 12 formulas
Appears in

Invictus Legend
Woody Aromatic

Invictus
Woody Aquatic

Bergamotto di Calabria
Woody Aromatic

Maraschino
Floral Fruity

Alien Hypersense
Oriental Floral

Halfeti Leather
Leathery

Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir
Woody

Invictus Aqua
Aquatic

Tabac Rose
Oriental Spicy

Eternity for Men EDP
Aromatic Fougère

Invictus Platinum
Woody Aromatic

Y EDP
Aromatic Fougère

Y Elixir
Woody Aromatic

Invictus Victory Elixir
Oriental Woody

L’Interdit EDP
Amber Floral

Polo Oud
Woody

Lady Million
Floral Fruity

Invictus Parfum
Aromatic Aquatic

La Vie Est Belle
Gourmand

Supreme Oud
Oriental Woody

Hacivat X
Chypre

Tuxedo
Chypre

Y EDP Intense
Aromatic Fougère

Afternoon Delight
Oriental